Smallest to largest municipalities on PEI what do they do?
The most recent Statistics Canada census (2021) shows the three smallest municipality on PEI to be:
- Rural Municipality of Tignish Shore with a population of 64
- Rural Municipality of St. Louis with a population of 69
- Rural Municipality of Darlington with a population of 99
Currently, there are 59 municipal governments on PEI with 35 Municipalities having a population of fewer than 500 people.
- Over 15,000 - 1
- Between 10,000 - 15,000 - 1
- Between 5,000 - 10,000 - 3
- Between 1,000 - 5,000 - 10
- Between 500 - 1,000 -9
- Between 300 - 500 - 14
- Between 100 - 300 - 17
- Under 100 – 4
People who live in a non-municipal government area or unincorporated area represent 27.51% of the population but 70% of the land mass on PEI.
![Population of Municipal government vs Non-represented areas](/sites/peimunicipalelections.ca/files/inline-images/population%20municipal%20vs%20non%20municipal.png)
There are:
- 2 Cities
- 10 Towns
- 47 Rural Municipalities
PEI Municipal Tax Facts (Residential 2021)
Town tax rates
- Lowest 45 cents
- Highest 79 cents
- (Town of Three Rivers is a multi-rated so excludes above - rates range from .17 to .49 cents)
City Tax Rates
- Charlottetown – 67 cents
- Summerside – 92 cents
- Rural Municipalities
- Lowest tax rate – 7.5 cents
- Highest tax rate – 81 cents
Learn more about municipal tax rates - https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/propertytaxes
Profile of PEI Municipalities
70% of Islander live in 59 local governments.
Fire Protection
- 32% of PEI municipalities have their own fire department. All other municipalities purchase fire protection services.
Water/Sewer Services
- 19% of PEI municipalities provide water services and 40% provide sewer services.
Land Use Planning
- 46% of PEI municipalities have established land use plans and zoning bylaws. (only 10% of PEI land mass)
Libraries
- 36% of PEI Municipalities have libraries in partnership with the Province.
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